What is the cause of diarrhea after medical abortion?

It is normal for women to experience diarrhea after a medical abortion, but this is not particularly related to the abortion. The main reason lies in the body constitution. If the body constitution is sensitive, the drug resistance may be poor, thus causing diarrhea symptoms. It is also related to the sensitivity of the nerves. If you are overly nervous after a medical abortion, this phenomenon may also occur.

What is the cause of diarrhea after medical abortion?

Basically, there will be no loose stools after medical abortion, but a small number of people will experience such symptoms. Because some people have poor drug resistance, they may experience gastrointestinal discomfort after taking misoprostol. In addition to diarrhea, patients may also experience abdominal pain and vomiting. However, this is also normal, so there is no need to worry too much. Usually, the patient's body will return to normal after a day or two, and there is no need to go to the hospital for examination and treatment.

For patients who have just undergone medical abortion, it is normal to have loose stools on the first day of the abortion. This is a side effect of misoprostol, but not everyone will experience such symptoms. Usually only a small number of people will have diarrhea symptoms on the first day of the abortion, so there is no need to worry too much. Some women may experience gastrointestinal reactions after taking misoprostol, so some adverse symptoms may appear. Diarrhea is one of the common adverse symptoms, but it will not affect the result of medical abortion.

Precautions after medical abortion

You must pay attention to good care and maintenance after medical abortion. First of all, you should choose a regular hospital for abortion surgery and get enough rest after the abortion, at least 3 to 4 days. Secondly, anti-inflammatory drugs must be taken on time and in the correct dosage. Things to note after medical abortion:

1. After taking the medicine for medical abortion, if there is vaginal bleeding, continue to take the medicine and do not stop taking it. Use a spittoon for urination and defecation, and pay attention to whether there is any tissue discharged. If you have any, you need to see a doctor for examination. If vaginal bleeding is more than twice the amount of menstrual flow, you should seek medical attention immediately and be closely observed, and the obstetrician and gynecologist will handle it as appropriate.

2. Some pregnant women experience mild nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fatigue, lower abdominal pain and other discomforts after taking medication for medical abortion. Some may also develop a rash, but generally no treatment is required.

3. At 8 a.m. on the fourth day, come to the hospital on an empty stomach or 2 hours after eating and take 0.6 g (3 tablets) of rice essence orally with warm water (not exceeding 30°C), rest in bed for 2 hours, and be observed in the outpatient clinic for 6 hours. Pay attention to whether there is any discharge of pregnancy products, bleeding and its side effects after taking the medicine.

4. Rest for two weeks after the abortion and keep the vagina clean. Do not take a bath in a tub for two weeks after surgery. Sexual intercourse is strictly prohibited within one month.

5. When taking medical abortion medication, you cannot take salicylates, indomethacin and other analgesics at the same time.

6. If no tissue is discharged after 6 hours of medication, you can go home without any abnormalities or special circumstances. If there is heavy bleeding, see a doctor at any time after medical abortion, and bring the discharged tissue to the hospital for doctor's identification or send for medical examination.

7. Those who take medication for medical abortion need to go to the hospital for follow-up examinations on the 8th, 15th and 43rd day after taking the medication to see how their recovery is going.